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Parrotlet birds are the smallest in the parrot family, but don’t be deceived – these winged creatures may be small in size, but they are definitely big in personality. Those who own Parrotlet birds say that they often exhibit feisty and assertive behaviors, which seem quite unfit given their little bodies. Before adopting one, it
Animals are normally not allowed to roam freely inside a church for obvious reasons. They might interrupt the mass with the noises that they make and the congregation might be distracted by the sight of them, especially those with children. But this church in Brazil doesn’t mind having a specific animal with them during mass
A bus station in Brazil has opened up their hearts – and their property’s doors – to the homeless dogs in their area. When winter (June 21st first day of the winter season in Brazil) was slowly approaching, the employees at Barreirinha bus terminal in Curitiba decided to do something to keep stray dogs from
Crossing the freeway is prohibited mainly because of one thing – it’s dangerous. Just imagine having to cross over to the other side of the road amidst speeding vehicles without the aid of a bridge – you wouldn’t even dare, right? Luckily, humanity had invented overpasses to prevent road accidents from happening. And the good
Every animal just wants a safe haven where they can all live in peace and comfort. Anna and Maybelle, two pigs, are among the many residents of Jon Stewart’s 12-acre farm located 50 miles outside of New York City. The pair are living in the lap of luxury and getting regular belly rubs – thanks to
An organization composed of ‘intimidating’ bikers are proving to the world that a book should never be judged by its cover. Seeing bikers with their tough-looking tattoos, large physique, and multiple piercings can evoke an inevitable reaction from most of us – fear. To have that kind of response by merely catching sight of a
If you’ve always wanted to bring your dog to work, it’s your chance to do on Bring Your Dog To Work Day this Friday, June 21! Aside from a whole lot of fun for dogs and their parents, this event is dedicated to raising money to help several animal charities. Also known as Take Your
Henry the service dog is living his best life. Aside from taking care of his mom, Jessica Paulsen, the pair often goes on Disney World adventures together! Henry went to live with Jessica in early 2017 to be her service dog. Jessica has a condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and Henry is there
A Canadian photographer who captured a perfect image of a bald eagle gliding above the water feels “overwhelmed” with all the attention it was getting worldwide. Steve Biro snapped a photo of the bald eagle named Bruce during his recent visit at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. As it swooped towards him over a pond, Steve
In support of the prevention of cruelty to animals, this circus in Germany has completely stopped using real animals in their live shows. So what’s a circus without animals? Well, it’s even better than you could have imagined – the Circus Roncalli treats its audiences to a spectacular animal show with the use of holograms.
Where do squirrels live? Normally, squirrels can be found on trees and they’re usually aloof towards humans – but this one’s an exception. Kevin, a female squirrel, can be considered the odd one out among her species. That’s because she is often found on the ground plus, she’s not afraid of people. In fact, she
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is aiding the rescue of nearly 600 birds and dogs as part of an animal fighting investigation. The search warrants were executed by the Indiana Gaming Commission in Morgan and Owen counties after authorities received a Crime Stoppers tip that the animals were supposedly